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Breathing Exercises for Asthma : Evidence and Practice

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Common features in Buteyko breathing,yoga <strong>and</strong> deep diaphragmatic breathing Practising a series of exercises which help reducethe depth <strong>and</strong> frequency of respiration Learned mastery over breathing rate <strong>and</strong> depth Breath “holding” ability at end expiration duringnormal respiration used to monitor progress May also involve• Physical Relaxation• Thought control• Nasal route of breathing

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